About Us
Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students and their families explore career options and navigate pathways to higher education, trade schools, military service, or entering the workforce. We assist with the application process, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities, including filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Our services are completely free for students and their families. ACCESS provides a designated advisor for each high school in the district, including ATECH, Conneaut High School, Edgewood High School, Geneva High School, Grand Valley High School, Lakeside High School, and Pymatuning Valley High School. These advisors are here to offer support and guidance, helping students explore their options and prepare for their future after high school. We are here to help, not to take over their journey—students are always in control of their decisions, and we’re here to provide the resources they need along the way.
Board of Directors
Amanda Friday, President
Youth Services Coordinator and INFOhio Coach
Conneaut Public Library
Lori Riley, Vice President
Superintendent, Conneaut Area City Schools
Richard Jackson, Treasurer
Retired
Kelli Jones, Secretary
Executive Director, Leadership Ashtabula
Board Members
Paul Brockett
Principal, Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Kimberly Debacker
High School Counselor, Geneva High School
Patrick Kelley
EMS & Emergency Management Coordinator
Ashtabula Regional Medical Center
Lori Slekar
Director of Student Success, Ashtabula County Educational Service Center
Dylan Fitchett
Associate Private Client Financial Advisor
Huffman Mayer Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Irene Skleres
Senior Advisor I, College Credit Plus Advisor & Career Advisor
Kent State University at Ashtabula